Nutrition Articles

Learn how to provide your body with the fuel it needs to reach your goals faster.

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How to Manage Stress & High Cortisol while Dieting
Does dieting stress out the body enough to cause a rise in cortisol levels? Or is it the stress of being at a lower body fat percentage? Read on and learn more.
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10 Easy Pre-Workout Meals & Snacks to Fuel Your Training
Good pre-workout nutrition is essential for seeing results. We're giving you 10 ready-to-eat ideas plus the formula for designing your own pre-workout meal.
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Muscular bodybuilder flexing in front of countertop full of clean foods.
IFBB Pro, Sadik Hadzovic, attempts to eat 10,000 CLEAN calories in one day. Will he be able to consume 10k calories in 1 day? Watch the video to find out!
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7 Muscle Building Bedtime Meals & Snacks
Why go to bed hungry when you could feed your muscles and fuel growth with these 7 muscle building bedtime meals and snack recipes? Check them out!
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Bowl of almonds
In this episode of One Minute Tips, Cliff discusses the benefits of including healthy fats in your diet. Fat is nothing to shy away from!
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Full Day of Eating w/ Antoine Vaillant
What do bodybuilders eat? Follow along as IFBB Pro and Redcon1 athlete, Antoine Vaillant, takes us through a full day of eating as a professional bodybuilder.
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How to Set Up Your Diet Based on Your Goals
Your diet is just as important to accomplishing your goals as training is. Learn exactly how to set up your diet to accomplish your current goals.
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How To Structure A Fat Loss Or Weight Gain Diet
This article covers the basics of protein, carbohydrate and fat intake and provides you with 10 tips to set up an effective diet plan that will help you reach your goals.
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[Video] What Pro Bodybuilders Eat for Breakfast w/ Errol Moore
IFBB Pro and Nutrex Research Athlete, Errol Moore, joins the Muscle & Strength Breakfast Club in this episode of What Pro Bodybuilders Eat For Breakfast.
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Build Muscle Not Fat: 7 Tactics For Bulking Season
Looking to make the most of bulking season? Check out these 7 nutrition and training strategies that will help you gain maximum muscle and minimal fat.
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Meal Frequency: You're Wasting Your Time
People take meal timing pretty seriously. Some insist that it takes lots of mini meals to fuel metabolism. Others say eating one big meal is the way to go. Is either side on to something?
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Fit woman in kitchen
NPC Fitness competitor Nichole Ohrablo brings you a delicious recipe for her chickpea crunches! They are loaded with protein, fiber and complex carbs.
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Man doing squat in the gym
We follow Whitney Reid as he drops his bodyfat from 12% to 6% in just 8 weeks to get ready for a photo shoot! Each video in this 8 part series will detail Whitney's diet plan, training and supplements.
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Workout Nutrition And Hormonal Manipulation
Jim Brewster tells you how to maximize your body's anabolic hormones with the right nutrition, supplements and training intensity.
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Almonds on a plate
Cliff discusses the benefits of including healthy fats in your diet. Eating healthy fats is key when cutting fat. Fat is nothing to shy away from!
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Arnold Classic Prep Full Day of Eating w/ Sergio Oliva Jr
In this video, we follow IFBB Pro, Sergio Oliva Jr, through a full day of eating. Sergio, in the video, is just 4 weeks out from the Arnold Classic 2020.
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Your Go-To Guide To Gaining Muscle While Minimizing Fat Gains
There is no need to get fat! This guide and Q&A by Brad Borland shows you how to add muscle while adding minimal fat.
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Swolverine athlete preparing for snatch.
Fuel your training and boost your workout performance with these six clean carbohydrates. Build more muscle, optimize your recovery, and crush your goals!
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Fit brunette female eating a salad next to a treadmill in the gym.
Pre and post workout nutrition can be extremely simple. Read this article to learn exactly what you should be eating before and after your workout.
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Samantha Jerring in the kitchen flipping her grilled chicken
Nutrex athlete and IFBB Figure Pro, Samantha Jerring, gives M&S a sneak peek at what her pre-workout nutrition looks like before she heads deep into her 2022 Olympia Prep!
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Muscle Building Shopping List
Ready to get serious about your muscle building diet? Alex Stewart tells you which protein, carbohydrate and fats to buy, and which to avoid.
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Can You Eat Too Much Fiber in Your Diet?
While most people have trouble getting enough fiber in their diets, health enthusiasts sometimes consume too much fiber. Learn more by reading this article!
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Circadian Rhythm: How Meal Timing Affects Fat Loss
A lot of debate surrounds the effectiveness of meal timing & it's ability to boost your metabolism. Find out what the science behind your circadian rhythm.
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[Video] Full Day of Eating w/ Stephanie Sanzo
Stephanie Sanzo gives us an exclusive look into her typical daily diet. Learn how Stephanie utilizes the Vertical Diet to fuel her workouts and recovery.
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Healthy Eating
Are you really eating healthy? This article isn't about saving the planet, but rather saving yourself by using safer cooking and preparation techniques.
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8 Easy and Convenient Pre-Workout Meals/Snacks
Here are 8 easy and convenient pre-workout meals that are designed to curb hunger while providing complete protein, complex carbs, and healthy fats.
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Aerial view of a fit man and woman eating healthy in the gym.
It's been the topic that stumps most lifters, but that changes now! Learn how to calculate your macros to maximize your gains and obtain your goals!
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Muscular man in Muscle & Strength t-shirt plating up food.
Stop guessing and start calculating. Take full control of your diet with this guide to calorie requirements, different BMR equations, and macronutrient breakdowns.
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5 Simple Steps for Easier and Sustainable Fat Loss
When it comes to fat loss diets, there's several different approaches you can take. These tips and tricks will help you find the most sustainable one!
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Quick Easy High Protein Breakfast Foods
Quit overthinking your muscle building breakfast and try these 5 easy recipes that were designed to deliver a whopping dose of protein while still pleasing your taste buds.
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[Video] What Bodybuilders Eat Post-Workout w/ Steve Kuclo
IFBB Pro, Steve Kuclo shows us exactly how he refuels his body after a hard workout. Watch the video to see the full meal breakdown of Steve's postworkout meal.
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Optimal Protein Intake For Muscle Growth
Natural bodybuilder Cliff Wilson discusses protein change theory, and how to adjust your current protein intake levels to fit your current level of development.
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Lean man doing ab workout
The ultimate weight loss guide. Take a detailed look at the obesity epidemic, common causes of weight gain, popular diet plans, and how to exercise to look your best.
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Modern Bodybuilding & Fitness Acronyms
HIIT, DOMS, BCAAs and PRs? You've seen these acronyms everywhere, now find out what they mean. Each term includes a definition and example of common usage.
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The Vegan, Vegetarian, & Pescatarian Diet Plans Guide
Learn everything you need to know before starting the vegan & vegetarian diet including it's history, guidelines & components, & all the science behind it.
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Best Overnight Oats Recipe For Energy And Recovery
Looking for the best possible way to fuel up after an intense session at the gym? Try this quick and delicious Overnight Oats recipe on for size!
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The Zone Diet Plan Guide
Learn everything you need to know before starting the Zone Diet plan including it's history, guidelines and components, and all the science behind it.
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4 Ways To Save Money On A Muscle Building Diet
Is increasing your calories decreasing your fun money? These 4 tips will help you save money while you eat plenty of mass-building muscle fuel!
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The Easy Grocery Checklist for Athletes
Grocery shopping for athletes has never been easier with this checklist. Read on to learn what food groups & options you should grab from the grocery store.
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9 Hacks to Being Successful at Reverse Dieting
Now that shredding season is over, transition back to normal eating using the reverse diet method. These tips will help you minimize fat gain this fall.
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Meal Prep: The Ultimate Guide & Recipes
If you're serious about results, you'd better get serious about your diet. This ultimate guide to meal prep breaks down the process from start to finish.
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Fat Loss Grocery Shopping on a Budget ($50, $75, and $100)
Achieving your goals can be hard if you're on a budget. Get a better idea on how to shop for fat loss with these grocery shopping lists & sample meal plans.
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7 Reasons Diets Fail (and How To Fix Them)
Do you keep failing at maintaining a proper diet? You're likely falling victim to one of these 7 reasons diets fail. Learn how to fix it & get back on track!
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The Role Of Essential Fats In Bodybuilding
Learn why you should be getting the right amounts of essential fats to maximize muscle growth and fat loss.
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Cut Like Cutler Nutrition Plan
To really see results, you need to take your diet seriously. The Cut Like Cutler grocery list, meal plan, and supplement guidelines make cutting easy.
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Close up photo of avocado, cheese and nuts
Just what exactly is "if it fits your macros", and why are all the muscleheads talking about it? This article takes a deeper look at the clean versus dirty foods discussion.
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Smart Snacking: 5 Healthy Snacks That Won't Destroy Your Progress
Some people love to snack, but a lot of snack options on the market provide little to no nutritional value. Read & learn which 5 smart snack choices do!
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It's time to build size while remaining lean. Bodybuilder Brad Borland presents 19 rock solid tips to help you keep your body fat levels in check while gaining mass.
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Chicken Breast Cooking on the Grill
Summer's done and it's time to pack on mass. This hardcore diet and supplement plan will get you headed in the right direction.
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Best Ice Creams to Eat for a Jacked & Shredded Physique
Who doesn't love enjoying a sweet, refreshing pint of ice cream during summer? Find out which ice cream options are best to help you crush your goals!
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